In the Satellite Race Starlink has become a high-speed benchmark that provides access to the network even in the most remote areas of the planet.
However, Elon Musk’s company’s dominance is facing increasing competition: Now an ambitious Chinese project threatens to change the rules of the game.
What Chinese invention will surpass Starlink?
Shanghai-based company “SpaceSail” November. signed an agreement on activities in Brazil, and two months later started operations in Kazakhstan.
Its goal is to provide reliable internet to consumers in more than 30 countries, especially in remote areas and in the event of emergencies or natural disasters.
To achieve its goal, the Chinese company plans to deploy 648 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) this year and expand its satellite network to 15,000 units by 2030. By comparison, Starlink currently has about 7,000 satellites and plans to reach 42,000 satellites by the end of the decade.
The country is also developing Qianfan, or the constellation of a thousand candles, the first major effort to consolidate satellite broadband infrastructure. In addition, three more Chinese constellations are being developed, and Beijing plans to launch 43,000 LEO satellites over the next few decades and invest in rockets capable of carrying multiple satellites.
This initiative is also encouraged by financial support. In 2024, SpaceSail received EUR 6.7 billion Yuan through a financing phase led by a Chinese sovereign wealth fund focused on strengthening its industrial and technological capabilities.
But China’s bid to occupy more of Earth’s lower orbit is a concern for Western policymakers, who fear it could expand the scope of Beijing’s internet censorship regime.
How does Starlink work in Argentina?
In Argentina, Starlink is available with the purchase of ” Starlink Mini”– a portable, high-performance version that is weatherproof and ideal for use in rural areas where power supply is limited.
This version came to the country as part of the global launch of the company, which already has more than 4 million employees. subscribers around the world.
To get started with Starlink Mini, users need to install an antenna in an area with a view of the sky, connect it to a power source, and configure a Wi-Fi network using the Starlink app.
How much does Starlink cost in Argentina?
According to the company’s official website, the Starlink Mini went on sale in Argentina for $249,999. Subscription Plans Values vary depending on the different versions.
